GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
vitalof the utmost importance
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
sanctiona formal decree
affinityrelationship by marriage
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy